About

From a very young age, Krista has been involved in theatre, as an actress, singer, and drama teacher. She was also an avid painter. Her love for the theatre, together with her creative and artistic flare, led her into the world of makeup and set design. As a result, Krista began to experiment with makeup in the same way that she used to experiment with paint on a canvas. In 2005, she began to teach face-painting to young students at St. Martin’s College Drama Troupe. She then slowly began to form part of, and eventually lead, various makeup teams for stage performances and pantomimes.

Having a photographer for a brother (kurtparis.com), Krista began to do makeup for photography in 2009. To date, she has formed part of dozens of photo shoots, with an array of both local photographers as well as foreign photographers who work internationally in places such as London, Milan, NYC, Germany and Vienna, amongst others. She has been involved, as a makeup artist, in a variety of fashion and photographic events such as Flickristi events, Istock ‘Lypse events, MK2 studio events, Infashion Malta fashion shows, Malta Fashion Week and Awards, and MQ Vienna Fashion Week.

In early 2010, Krista debuted in the fashion magazine industry, as part of a shoot for Milkshake Magazine. Since then, she has also been published in both local and international media such as Push It, First, Style on Sunday and Vamp. She also forms part of the VENERE team and has appeared in several episodes, since 2012. Krista was also nominated for Makeup Artist of the Year in 2011.

Apart from theatre and fashion, Krista takes on several weddings per year for local and foreign brides, and has also been involved in a number of corporate adverts and TVCs for renowned companies and brands such as Vodafone, U-bet, Live life the Bay Way, Arriva, HSBC, La Senza, BOV, Island Hotels, Marks and Spencer, Central Bank of Malta, APS Bank and others.

Krista first studied makeup with one of Malta’s leading MUAs, with a particular focus on theatre makeup and special effects. She later specialised in Airbrushing and added Bridal makeup to her repertoire. In 2013, Krista launched a new service; Eyelash Extensions and has steadily become one of Malta's top lash technicians. In 2014, she was the first in Malta to introduce a new worldwide phenomenon; Rectifeye Eyebrow Extensions. She has also done hair, styling and creative direction for many photo shoots and events.

Outside the world of makeup, Krista is a qualified archaeologist, with a masters in prehistory, as well as a qualified teacher.